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The Scene

The Scene was our Illinois arts & culture podcast through 2017. Rachel Otwell curated the podcast which provided full-length stories and follow-ups, links to other reports, and conversations with you.This podcast contained a range of stories from the world of arts & culture, from visual art to Springfield's DIY music scene, to profiles of interesting local characters. The podcast was about what makes artists tick, and the diverse culture that exists within our community.

The Scene With Dave Adams... From Food & Money To Tunes For Retirement

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Scott Faingold,

Rachel Otwell

Published September 21, 2016 at 6:55 PM CDT

On The Scene this week, we touch base with Dave Adams - his band Food and Money was active in Springfield in the eighties. He returns to town to play new tunesthis weekend, we'll hear about his past and present.

Also we hear from a blues artist being honored in Champaign, Shaun Murphy of Little Feat. You can check out the entire interview from WGLT, here.

Tune in!

Dave Adams plays in Rochester at the Walnut Street Winery (309 S Walnut St, Rochester, IL 62563) on Friday at 8:30pm. He'll perform at Dumb Records in Springfield (107 S. Grand Ave., Springfield, IL 62703) at 7pm on Sunday.